Andrew Hawkins, transportation reporter for The Verge, explores the latest developments in the Waymo vs. Uber trial. Cheddar spoke to him just minutes before a settlement was reached between the two companies.
He points out that the public battle between Uber and Waymo could have negative consequences for the ride-sharing industry. These companies consistently highlight how ride-sharing services help the public, yet the trial has unearthed allegations of theft and corporate greed that could tarnish the image of the whole industry.
Almost four dozen Venezuelan workers who had temporary protected status have been put on leave by Disney after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to strip them of legal protections.
The Republican-controlled Federal Trade Commission is abandoning a Biden-era effort to block Microsoft’s purchase of “Call of Duty” video game maker Activision Blizzard.
The Justice Department has reached a deal with Boeing that will allow the company to avoid criminal prosecution for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people.
After a bumpy ride, the ride-hailing app is back in the good graces of investors. Plus: OpenAI, Google, Apple, Target, Moody's, Paramount, and Golden Dome.
